ABSTRACT
Preaching Islam has always attracted the attention of individuals and states, both Muslim and non-Muslim. 1 This interest became significantly greater following the September 11 events in the United States, and researchers are now focusing more than ever on the ways in which religious leaders spread their beliefs. In this chapter I will attempt to shed light on preachers’ activities that are aimed towards those who are already Muslim—where there is no intention to convert them, but rather to strengthen their ties to Islam and, if they have gone astray, to bring them back to the faith. A better understanding of the preachers and their methods will surely help us to understand the vast numbers of those who follow them.
